2016 FORD F250 bluetooth

GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and
portable media player. This allows you to:
•
Make and receive calls.
• Access and play music from your
portable music player.
• Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report
and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions
& Information). *
• Use applications, such as Stitcher, via
SYNC AppLink. **
• Access phonebook contacts and music
using voice commands.
• Stream music from your connected
phone. •
Text message.
• Use the advanced voice recognition
system.
• Charge your USB device (if your device
supports this).
* These features are not available in all
markets and require activation.
** Available AppLink enabled apps vary by
market.
Make sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC.
Support
The SYNC support team is available to
help you with any questions you cannot
answer on your own.
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System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to the
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada will not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described absent consent, a
court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the sections on 911 Assist,
Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,
Directions and Information.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Helpful Hints
•
Make sure the interior of your vehicle is
as quiet as possible. Wind noise from
open windows and road vibrations may
prevent the system from correctly
recognizing spoken commands.
• After pressing the voice button, wait
until after the tone sounds and
Listening appears before saying a
command. Any command spoken
before this does not register with the
system.
• Speak naturally, without long pauses
between words.
• At any time, you can interrupt the
system while it is speaking by pressing
the voice button.
Initiating a Voice Session Initiate a voice session by
pressing the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. See
Voice Control (page 67).
When prompted you can say any of the following: If you want the system to carry out the following
Voice command
Stream audio from your phone.
Bluetooth Audio
Cancel the requested action.
Cancel
Access the device connected to the auxiliary input jack.
Line In | Aux | Audio In
Access mobile applications.
mobile (apps | applica-
tions)
Make calls.
Phone
Access the device connected to your USB port.
USB [1]
Run a vehicle health report.
Vehicle Health (Report)
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USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cell phone's
functionality. At a minimum, most cell
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology
support the following functions:
•
Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Using privacy mode.
• Dialing a number.
• Redialing.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller ID. Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are cell phone-dependent
features. To check your cell phone's
compatibility, see your cell phone's manual
and visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First
Time
Note:
SYNC can support downloading up
to approximately 1000 entries per
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.
Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition
and the radio. Put the transmission in
position park (P) (automatic transmission)
or neutral with the parking brake applied
(manual transmission).
Note: To scroll through the menus, press
the up and down arrows on your audio
system.
Wirelessly pairing your cell phone with
SYNC allows you to make and receive
hands-free calls.
Press the phone button. When the display indicates there is no cell phone paired,
do the following: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
No Phone Paired
Find SYNC 1. Press the
OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter the six-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. The
display indicates when the pairing is successful.
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Depending on your cell phone's capability
and your market, the system may prompt
you with questions, such as setting the
current cell phone as the primary cell
phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically
tries to connect with first upon vehicle
start-up) and downloading your
phonebook.
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones
Note:
To scroll through the menus, press
the up and down arrows on your audio
system.
Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition
and the radio. Put the transmission in
position park (P) (automatic transmission)
or neutral with the parking brake applied
(manual transmission).
Press the phone button, then scroll to: Action
Message
Press the
OK button.
Phone settings
Press the
OK button.
Bluetooth device
Press the
OK button. When the following message appears
in the display.
Add
Find SYNC
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter the six-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. The
display indicates when the pairing is successful.
The system then prompts with questions, such as if you would like to set the current cell
phone as the primary cell phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically tries to connect
with first upon vehicle start-up) or download your phonebook.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say: Voice Commands
Phone
You can then say any of the following
commands.
Call History Incoming
Call History Missed
Call History Outgoing Voice Commands
Phonebook ___
Phonebook ___ at Home
Phonebook ___ at Work
Phonebook ___ in Office
Phonebook ___ on Cell
___ is a dynamic listing that should be the
name of a contact in your phonebook. For
example you could say "Call Mom".
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You can also say any of the following:
Voice Command
Call ___
Call ___ at Home
Call ___ at Work
Call ___ in Office
Call ___ on Mobile
Call ___ on Other
Dial
None of these commands are available
until your cell phone information is
completely downloaded using Bluetooth.
___ is a dynamic listing that should be the
name of a contact in your phonebook. For
example you could say "Call Mom".
The following commands are only
available during active calls: Voice Commands
Go To Privacy
Hold
Join
Phone Menu Commands
To access the phone menu with voice
commands, press the voice button and
when prompted say: Voice Command
[Phone] Menu
You can then say any of the following:
[Phone] Connections | [Media] Connec-
tions | [Bluetooth] Connections Voice Command
[Phone] Settings [Message] Notification
On
[Phone] Settings [Message] Notification
Off
[Phone] Settings [Set] Phone Ringer
[Phone] Settings [Set] Ringer 1
[Phone] Settings [Set] Ringer 2
[Phone] Settings [Set] Ringer 3
[Phone] Settings [Set] Ringer Off
Battery
Phone Name
Signal
Text Message Inbox
Send [New] Text Message
You do not need to say word contained
within brackets for the system to
understand your command.
Note: To exit dial mode, press and hold the
phone button or press MENU to go to the
PHONE menu.
Phonebook Commands
When you ask SYNC to access content, for
example the phonebook name or number,
the requested information appears in the
display to view.
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Making a Call
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and Description
Voice Command
This command is not available until your cell phone informa-
tion is completely downloaded using Bluetooth.
Call ___
Use to enter a phone number digit by digit.
Dial
When the system confirms the number say one of the following commands:
To confirm the number and initiate the call.
Dial
To erase the last spoken digit. You can also press the left
arrow button.
delete
To erase all spoken digits. You can also press and hold the
left arrow button.
clear
To end a call, press and hold the red phone button.
Receiving Calls
When receiving a call, you can:
• Answer the call by pressing the phone
button.
• Reject the call by pressing and holding
the red phone button.
• Ignore the call by doing nothing. Phone Options during an Active
Call
During an active call, you have more menu
features that become available, for
example putting a call on hold or joining
calls. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the menu options.
Press the MENU button during an active call, then scroll to: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
Active call
Select one of the following:
Press the
OK button to mute the call.
Mute Call
Press the
OK button to switch a call from an active hands-free envir-
onment to your cell phone for a more private conversation.
Privacy
Press the
OK button to put an active call on hold.
Hold
Join two separate calls. SYNC supports a maximum of three callers
on a multiparty call or conference call.
Join calls
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Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu, then scroll to:
Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button to redial the last number called.
Phone Redial
Press the OK button again to confirm.
Access any previously dialed, received or missed calls after you
connect your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to SYNC. 1
Call History
Press the OK button then select one of the following and press
the
OK button again to confirm.
Incoming calls
Outgoing calls
Missed calls
The system attempts to automatically re-download your
phonebook and call history each time your cell phone connects
to SYNC (if the auto download feature is on and your Bluetooth-
enabled cell phone supports this feature).
Access and call any contacts in your previously downloaded
phonebook. 1,2
Phonebook
If your phonebook has less than 255 entries, they appear
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are more than 255
entries, the system will organize them into alphabetical
categories.
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Scroll to the desired contact.
3. Press
OK or the phone button to call the contact.
Press the
OK button to send, download, read and delete text
messages. 1
Text messaging
View your cell phone's status, set ring tones, select your
message notification, change phonebook entries and automat-
ically download your cell phone content among other features. 1
Phone settings
Access the SYNC Services portal where you can request various
types of information, for example traffic reports and directions. 3
SYNC Services
Automatically place an emergency call to a 911 operator
following a crash.4
911 Assist
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Action and Description
Message
Create and receive a diagnostic report card on your vehicle. 3
Vehicle Health
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your
smartphone.
Mobile Apps
Access Bluetooth Devices menu listings and advanced menu
listings.
Sys Settings
Press the OK button to exit the phone menu.
Exit
1 This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
2 This is a cell phone-dependent and speed-dependent feature.
3 This is an optional feature and available in the United States only.
4 This is an optional feature and available in the United States and Canada only.
Text Messaging
Note: This is a cell phone-dependent
feature.
SYNC allows you to receive, send,
download and delete text messages. The
system can also read incoming text
messages to you so that you do not have
to take your eyes off the road.
Note: This is a cell phone-dependent
feature.
Receiving a Text Message
Note: This is a cell phone-dependent
feature. Your cell phone must support
downloading text messages using Bluetooth
to receive incoming text messages. Note:
Forwarding a text message is a
speed-dependent feature. It is only available
when your vehicle is traveling at 3 mph (5
km/h) or less.
Note: Only one recipient is allowed per text
message.
When a new text message arrives, an
audible tone sounds and the information
display indicates you have a new message.
Following the notification you can do
any of the following:
Do nothing to have the message go into
your text message inbox.
To have SYNC read you the message using voice commands, press the voice
button and when prompted say: Action and Description
Voice Command
SYNC will read the most recent text message to you.
Read Message | Read
Text Message | Text
Message
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